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i need a list of docs near woodstock, ny ?albany area or near poughkeepsie even. does anyone know of any and can i check with my insurance to see if there are any in network? how are they listed? lyme specialist? thanks.
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Siciliano
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Hi Julie, welcome to our site. We're happy that you found us.
I sent you a private message (pm) also.
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please help me find a lyme specialist here in the philippines.. pm me pls. thanks
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bettyg
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welcome julie,
no, they aren't listed as lyme specialists; sadly our chronic lyme literate mds, llmds, are NOT coveredin MAJORITY of health insurance companies; so be prepared to pay 100% OUT OF POCKET.
when you call to make appts, tell them which insurance co. you have, and see if they accept them or not.
i see my friends sent you names, so i'll send you my welcome with important links for you
please edit subject line by clicking on pencil, 3rd box to right of your name, and add the 3 cities plus NEW YORK to subject line.
then make sure you go to lower left hand side and mark box to receive all replies ok thx
Welcome to Lymenet! I'm so glad you found us! You've come to the right place for education and support!
The following is some links that may be helpful to you:
People seeking doctors might be able to get help from their state online information and support group. Nearly 3,400 people belong to state groups. Some of the groups are small but more than 20 of them have 50 or more people and seven have over 100.
The groups are moderated and you have to apply. Most don't allow doctor names, but once on the group, you can ask for doctors in a certain area and ask people to email you privately.
This explains the medical politics around Lyme, and why you need an ILADS-educated or ILADS-member LLMD (and there are also some ILADS-member LL NDs (naturopathic doctors):
ILADS The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) provides a forum for health science professionals to share their wealth of knowledge regarding the management of Lyme and associated diseases. www.ilads.org
They will also send you a ``test kit'' with their required form, all the test vials, & box to ship it in. Be sure to download Igenex's required form. MD, DO, ND, AC, DC are all fine** must sign, date, and show diagnosis code on there why he's ordering the test.
Optional tests include: co-infection panel for your area of country and PCR whole blood
Igenex is pre-pay/out of network for most insurances. If you are on medicare, Igenex will file the paperwork & it's free to you.
Betty's suggested posting guidelines: Many of members have neuro lyme, and it is hard to read long solid block text and be able to comprehend.
For easier reading, please edit your post by clicking the ``paper pencil' icon to right of your user name, which opens up the subject line and body text.
You can break up your longer paragraphs into smaller paragraphs. Please hit ``enter'' key twice after each paragraph, also.
Go to left hand corner and mark box to receive `all replies', and click edit send.
Thank you for posting in a manner that makes it easier for all to read and help others.
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bettyg
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sending PM to newbie gerard to start his own post for philippines ....
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